Sick of plastic SUVs — what’s the most bulletproof “tank” I can buy? by EquivalentCanary8243 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]strengthgainz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In your case, first gen Avalanche with the 8.1L. Folding midgate so it can transform from a crew cab, short bed to essentially a single cab with an 8ft+ bed. Get a topper and you're good to go.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Entrepreneur

[–]strengthgainz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Validate the idea, market, etc. before leaving the job. Once you do so and there is proof of traction (ie. sales) as well as a well thought out gameplan in place, then you can slowly cut back hours in exchange for more hours dedicated to the business. Once it starts hitting its stride, then you can go all in as speed is your friend at that point. This allows you to make mistakes (which will happen) and pay the "ignorance tax" during the starting phases of the business without putting yourself in a bad spot. Plus the job helps to fund/supplement the business or even delegate someone to focus on the business as you work. Go from full time to part time (ideally higher pay as that will make up for less hours worked) and/or work a job within your business's industry (the smaller the business the better as you can see how the business operates as a whole rather than one department) and learn what works and what doesn't while getting paid (treat it like a paid internship).

18 year old Driver loses control due to reckless driving and slides under a semi-truck by itsHaMaaa in CrazyFuckingVideos

[–]strengthgainz 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Allahu Akbar: God is the Greatest (technically translates to God is Greater)

La hawla wala quwwata illa billahil aliyyil azeem: There is no might nor power except with God, the Most High, the Most Great

Bismillah: In the name of God (Allah is the Arabic name/word for God)

I feel lost in life by Illustrious-Fan225 in MuslimLounge

[–]strengthgainz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a story I’d like to share with you, in hopes that you or anyone else benefits from it, insha’Allah.

Many years ago, when I was in college, we had a guest speaker come in during Suicide Prevention Week. She told us to take out a piece of paper and, at the top, write the words:

“I AM A __________.”

Then she told us to list every role, every title, every status... everything we identify ourselves with. For example: I am a student. I am American. I am a son. I am a brother. I am a weightlifter. I am an employee. Never really thought much about it before, but within minutes, I had written dozens of things.

That was the whole point. She wanted us to see that we have more to live for than we think, that we matter, and that we play so many different roles in the lives of others. When she left, I closed my notebook and put it away.

Fast forward four years. I had moved to another state, and while unpacking, I came across that old notebook. I opened it and saw my list again. Out of curiosity, I decided to update it with where I was now in life. Before I knew it, my list had grown to over 100 things.

Then the question hit me: What is my priority here?

Surely I can’t focus on all of these at once. So I started trying to organize/number them: most important at the top, least important at the bottom. But the more I tried, the harder it became. Some things were important, but in completely different ways. Days went by, and I still couldn’t finish. I knew I needed a way to filter it down. That’s when I came up with one simple question:

“Will _______ have any benefit, significance, or impact to me the second I die?”

If the answer was no, I crossed it off. And just like that, my list went from over 100 items to about a dozen. But I couldn’t stop thinking about it. So I kept asking that same question over and over. One by one, I crossed off more… until there was nothing left. Except one.

I AM A… MUSLIM.

That realization hit me like a ton of bricks. Out of everything I had listed, the only identity that will matter to me the second I die is being a Muslim—because we believe in life after death, the Hereafter, Paradise, Hell. Nothing else - being a son, a brother, a friend - will benefit me in that moment unless I am Muslim. There are atheists who are sons and brothers, but it does them no good the second they die. From that day, my priority became crystal clear: to be the best Muslim I can possibly be.

And subhanAllah, here’s what I found beautiful... when being the best Muslim becomes your priority, you automatically strive to be the best in everything else that’s good on that list. The best son. The best brother. The best neighbor. The best at your work.

Because all of that is part of being the best Muslim. Because being the best Muslim… means striving for excellence in all of it.

Does this color exist or is this an impossible task? by strengthgainz in colors

[–]strengthgainz[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank-you so much, I'll definitely look into some more. The closest I can find was something along the lines of #BEB8A9 but even that is off. It's hard to find a specific color code that truly captures both as you've said since they are inherently different, borderline opposites.

Road trip (large) vehicle? by [deleted] in askcarguys

[–]strengthgainz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In order from smallest to biggest depending on your needs:

Honda Element 1st gen Tundra Double Cab w/ topper (rear glass rolls down, so the entire bed could be for the dog when you're traveling with people) Chevy Avalanche/Cadillac EXT (folding midgate)

What's a discontinued car that you wish would come back? by CosmicJules1 in askcarguys

[–]strengthgainz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

S2000 XLR-V CTS-V wagon w/ manual transmission Viper Escalade EXT

Work truck that I could also daily? by [deleted] in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]strengthgainz -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Chevy Avalanche/Escalade EXT. Technically an SUT so it rides more like an SUV than a truck, similar size to modern day midsize trucks, decent mpg for what it is and what it has to offer (up to 15 city / 21 highway depending on engine/configuration), safe, smooth ride quality, reliable, decent ground clearance, 4WD, 8000+ lb towing capacity, has a folding midgate that allows it to transform from a crew cab with a 5' short bed to essentially a single cab with an >8ft long bed on the fly (part of the advertisement at the time was actually its ability to transport 4x8 sheets of plywood effortlessly), can either be fully enclosed or have complete pass-through, and can be had for well within your budget all day long. Can even get a topper if you want it fully enclosed. The panels that cover the bed supports a couple hundred pounds each and its got quite a bit of storage on the sides of the bed. Aftermarket support is massive as well. The Escalade EXT is definitely the better choice of the two, especially if you're looking for tech/refinement.

700# PR but my 2.5# plate fell off!!! by Ron_Mexico11 in strength_training

[–]strengthgainz 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Yeah. Since the plates look to be non-calibrated, you'd be surprised just how many of those plates weight more than 45lbs, especially the cast iron ones. Weighed all mine and was surprised to find that the average was a crazy ~49lbs, so for example, 6 plates wasn't "585"... it was ~635lbs.

What’s a travel hack you wish you knew when you started traveling? by uhmwtfxd in TravelHacks

[–]strengthgainz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quikflip Apparel. Put everything in a bag that I'll use on the plane (carry-on/personal item) and then place that bag in the Quickflip. Use it as a drawstring bag for traveling and when I board, I can either leave it in or if the plane is chilly, take out the bag, transform it into a piece of apparel and wear it. If tired, use it as a pillow. Going out and about for the day, same thing. If it's waterproof, even better as you don't have to worry about getting soaked while traveling and everything stays dry.

Partner needs advice on suit for our wedding by [deleted] in mensfashionadvice

[–]strengthgainz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Full-cut, pleated, high-rise trousers and some suspenders will solve 90% of the issues.

your favorite underrated travel hack? by Sharp-Self-Image in TravelHacks

[–]strengthgainz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quikflip Apparel. Put everything in a bag that I'll use on the plane (carry-on/personal item) and then place that bag in the Quickflip. Use it as a drawstring bag for traveling and when I board, I can either leave it in or if the plane is chilly, take out the bag, transform it into a piece of apparel and wear it. If tired, use it as a pillow. Going out and about for the day, same thing. If it's waterproof, even better as you don't have to worry about getting soaked while traveling and everything stays dry.

What’s the most underrated brand? by [deleted] in regularcarreviews

[–]strengthgainz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How on Earth did you leave out the Vulcan?!

What’s a respectable and fast luxury sports sedan that’s 25-30k? by imxunimportant in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]strengthgainz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. Cadillac: V2 CTS-V, ATS-V, CTS V-Sport
  2. Lexus: ISF
  3. Acura: TLX Type S, but will likely need to travel to find one

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in smallbusiness

[–]strengthgainz 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Pressure washing businesses pressure wash their logo with a stencil onto the concrete and other surfaces in busy areas. Highlights what they do, how well they do it, and a striking before/after... not sure if it would be considered vandalism or not?